Unit 3 ELA

1. The act of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.
3. Capable of being shown to be right or reasonable; defensible.
6. A conclusion drawn from an assumption that a small first step will lead to a chain of events, often disastrous, that cannot be logically prevented.
7. The action or process of thinking about the probable development of something, usually without complete evidence.
8. Firmness of purpose; resolution.
10. Having or based on reason or logic.
11. The emotional or cultural associations of a word, in addition to its literal meaning.
12. The current situation; the existing state of affairs, especially in political or social issues.
13. To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective or result by effort, skill, or courage.

2. A belief or idea that serves as a source or foundation for a system of belief or behavior.
4. A personal and often unreasoned judgment, prejudice, or opinion.
5. A conclusion that is not specific enough and makes an assumption about an entire group based on limited evidence.
9. The literal, dictionary definition of a word.
14. The action or process of proving or establishing the truth, accuracy, or reality of something.